My monster cards can evolve infinitely.

Chapter 123 The Golden Legend

Xiuqi's heartbeat quickened slightly.

He currently has 6 one-star rare (purple) cards, all of which are Lesser Demon Burners obtained through enhancement.

According to the rules, each card can only be upgraded once at the same star level.

Azkaros, being a naturally rare card, still retains this opportunity.

If you use 4 rare cards as a side deck and sacrifice them to it...

In theory, it could lead to a qualitative leap.

It might even break through to the second star.

Xiuqi no longer hesitated.

Lock onto the main card [Lesser Demon Azcaros] and select 4 [Lesser Demon Burners] cards as side cards.

[Enhancement request detected...]

【Main Card: Lesser Demon Azkaros (One-Star Rare Purple)】

[Sub-card: Lesser Demon Burner (1-star Rare Purple) x4]

[Confirm?]

【confirm!】

The virtual space was instantly engulfed by light.

The four secondary cards transformed into four streams of deep purple light, like four burning rivers, flowing simultaneously from four directions into the central main card.

The purple was so rich and deep, it seemed to be the flames from the deepest part of the abyss.

The master card began to vibrate violently.

The image of the little demon on the card begins to distort and sublimate—

His dark red skin turned completely into a deep purplish-black, and the lava cracks on his skin became denser and brighter, as if there was really magma flowing inside him.

The short horns on its head grew and forked, forming a pair of curved, burning fighting horns. The flames were dark red, yet tinged with a purple halo, leaping and dancing at the tips of the horns.

His eyes turned a pure purple, and deep within his pupils seemed to burn stars. His gaze was no longer that of a lesser demon with cunning and greed, but rather an arrogant disdain belonging to a higher level of life.

Its size also began to grow—from a little over four feet to five feet.

The weapon in his hand had also changed—what was originally just a simple condensation of flames had now solidified into a short staff made of solidified lava. The staff was as black as ink, with a dark red gem embedded at its top, and flames eternally burning deep within the gem.

The most astonishing changes happened behind the scenes.

A pair of small, bat-like wings slowly grew out from the shoulder blades.

The wings were initially just fleshy membranes, but as they evolved, dark red flame patterns began to appear on the membranes, gradually forming a pair of demonic wings burning with flames.

The border color started to change.

From a rare purple, it gradually deepens, becoming increasingly dark and rich.

A dark red flame began to emerge from the purple, flowing and leaping on the border as if it were alive.

Ultimately, the color settled into an indescribably beautiful hue—

With a dark purple background and flowing firelight, it resembles an eternal flame burning in the abyss.

Beyond the rare and precious, the epic remains unfinished.

Semi-epic.

[Enhancement successful!]

[Monster Card "Little Inferior Demon Azkaros" Quality Upgraded!]

[Current Quality: Rare (Purple) → Legendary (Gold)!]

[All attributes have been upgraded!]

The talent "Lava Blood" has been enhanced!

Learn the new bloodline spell "Lava Shield"!

Xiuqi opened his eyes.

A brand new card appeared in his hand.

The card features a four-foot-tall little devil.

Dark purple skin, lava-like cracks, burning battle horns, and deep purple eyes.

The small demon wings on its back were slightly open, with dark red flames burning at their edges.

Holding a lava staff, it stood calmly with a faint, arrogant smile playing on its lips.

The Lesser Demon Azkaros

[Type: Summoning Card]

[Rank: One Star]

[Quality: Legendary (Gold)]

【属性：力量6（+1）、敏捷11（+1）、体质8（+1）、智力11（+1）、感知10

(+1), Charm 5 (+1)]

[Skills: Fire Mastery +5 (+1), Insight +3, Stealth +5, Demonology +1]

[Damage Resistance: Freeze, non-magical attacks, blunt force, piercing, and slashing attacks from non-silver weapons]

[Damage Immunity: Fire, Poison]

[Status Immunity: Poisoning]

[Senses: Dark vision 120 feet, passive perception 12]

[Talent 1: Lava Blood (Enhanced) - The blood flowing through your body is like scorching primordial lava. Fire spell power increased by 10%, melee attacks inflict lava burn damage.]

[Bloodline Spell: Lava Shield] A shield of lava energy is formed around the caster, absorbing damage and inflicting lava backlash on melee attackers.

Xiuqi stared at the card, remaining silent for a long time.

All attributes have been upgraded!

A talent! A bloodline spell!

Moreover, this is only the first-star stage!

Although the quality is displayed as one star, Xiuqi can sense that Azkaros' actual combat power has surpassed most two-star cards.

The [Lava Blood] talent can further enhance the Fireball spell.

The Lava Shield provides invaluable survivability.

Xiuqi took a deep breath and carefully put away the precious card.

He looked at the remaining cards in the virtual space.

There are still:

Two-star premium (green): 4 cards (Thorn Demon)

One-Star Rare (Purple): 2 (Lesser Demon Burner)

One-star rare (blue): 14 cards (13 Fearless, 1 Goblin) (already enhanced)

One-star premium (green): 52 cards (26 original demon cards (enhanced), 26 inferior demon cards (unenhanced))

There are a total of 72 supplementary cards.

In addition, there are four main cards: Sylph, Max, Princess, and Azkaros.

Xiuqi's current card lineup is sufficient to handle the vast majority of challenges.

He exited the system space and opened his eyes.

A night breeze blew by, and the light of the campfire flickered in the darkness.

In the distance, the faint roars of demons could be heard, but they were much less frequent than during the day.

The demonic tide seems to be receding.

Xiuqi stood up and walked towards the campfire.

The firelight shone on his face, illuminating his calm eyes.

Tonight, I can finally get a good rest.

Tomorrow will be the day we return home.

Late at night, on the edge of the highlands.

Silves stood alone on the rock face, gazing at the distant forest still shrouded in darkness.

The aura of the demonic tide still lingered, and the stench of sulfur remained distinct.

The battle is not over yet.

But at least they are safe tonight.

Frosttooth lay at his feet, its icy blue eyes half-closed, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

"Frostfang," Silvers said softly.

Winter Wolf raised his head.

"That Xiuqi..." Sylvester paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts, "What do you think of him?"

Frosttooth tilted its head and let out a low growl.

The voice carried friendliness, approval, and a hint of... curiosity.

Silves' lips curled up slightly.

"Yes, I'm curious too."

He gazed into the distance, his deep purple eyes gleaming with contemplation.

An 18-year-old mage apprentice, leading a team of ogres, goblins, and monsters, fought his way through the demonic tide and saved the 12th Regiment from imminent annihilation.

His contracted companions—the silver-gray assassin, the overwhelming ogre, the tactically brilliant and terrifying goblin warrior, and the little lesser demon who could only unleash terrifying fireballs.

Each one is incredibly powerful.

Although he himself doesn't make many moves, every move he makes is precise and deadly, and every decision he makes is just right.

Such a person...

Silvers thought of the so-called geniuses in the academy.

I think of those aristocratic children who relied on family resources, those academic monsters who crushed others with their talent, and those arrogant students in the Star Moon Class.

Then he remembered Xiuqi's calm eyes.

There was no arrogance, no scheming, no awe for the strong, and no contempt for the weak in those eyes.

There was only a kind of indifferent calm.

And... an unfathomable confidence.

"Interesting," Silvers muttered to himself.

He looked up at the night sky.

The stars twinkled in the night sky, like countless eyes watching over this land ravaged by war.

Tomorrow, another battle awaits them.

But at least tonight—

Tonight, they can sleep peacefully.

Because that person is there.

In the center of the camp, beside the campfire.

Link sat by the fire, holding Captain Allen's notes in his hands.

He earned a total of 124 silver and 5 copper bounties during this demonic surge.

The young hunter held a silver coin, examining it closely by the firelight. One side of the coin bore the kingdom's emblem, while the other side featured the portrait of the current king, the edges adorned with exquisite and clear patterns.

.

This is real.

It's not a dream.

He really made that much money.

Link raised his head and looked into the distance.

Ado sat on the ground, still carving with his chisel. He was very serious and focused, his clear yellow eyes filled with childlike satisfaction.

Link's lips curled up slightly.

He remembered what Captain Allen had said.

"Your grandfather gave you a solid foundation, and Captain Xiuqi gave you a platform to showcase your talents, but ultimately, you have to walk your own path in the future."

The road ahead... is about improving one's own abilities...

"It's decided. After this mission, I'll first go to the professional training camp in town to register..."

The young hunter's gaze hardened.

He knew which way to go.

Follow Captain Xiuqi and keep going.

No matter how many dangers lie ahead, no matter how many difficulties we may encounter.

Because that's what his grandfather taught him—the most important thing for a hunter is not where the prey is, but the direction of the hunt.

As long as you're heading in the right direction, you can reach the end of any journey, no matter how far.

Link put the notebook back into the bag and hugged it tightly to his chest.

Then he leaned against the rock and closed his eyes.

Tomorrow, I will begin to face new challenges.